Chief People Officer | Union of Concerned Scientists | Remote (United States)

Chief People Officer TERM: Permanent People & Culture Department Union of Concerned Scientists Remote – EST required Bargaining Unit Position: No Our organization The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent nonprofit that puts rigorous, independent science into action, developing solutions and advocating for a healthy, safe, and just future. We envision a peaceful, healthy, and just world where science serves people and the planet by guiding policy decisions, reducing risks, and improving lives. For over five decades, we have been working as scientists, engineers, economists, advocates, and everyday people to create and advocate for innovative, practical solutions to some of our planet’s most pressing problems—from combating global warming and developing sustainable ways to feed, power, and transport ourselves, to fighting disinformation, advancing racial equity, and reducing the threat of nuclear war. Values informing our work include:

• Science in the service of people and the planet.
• Justice and Equity for people of all races and incomes—now, and for future generations.
• Courage to take principled, science-based stands in the public arena.
• Integrity to always examine evidence critically, openly, and honestly.
• Democracy to promote a voice for all in government decisions.
• Action inspiring and mobilizing people to build a healthier, safer, and more just world.

Requirements

The Chief People Officer (CPO) is responsible for developing and executing human capital strategy in support of the organization’s plan and strategic direction, specifically in employee relations, talent management, change management, performance management, training and development, compensation, and succession planning. Along with the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) leadership, implements policies and practices to build and maintain a unified work culture that exemplifies UCS values to best position the organization in carrying out its mission. In coordination and collaboration with key stakeholders, the CPO provides strategic leadership on human resource (HR) and organizational change initiatives while communicating effectively across the organization, through a lens supporting UCS justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) priorities. This position will report directly to the President/CEO and serve on the Executive team. The CPO provides departmental leadership and oversight of the People and Culture(P&C) department. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Drive and deliver a comprehensive People strategy aligned with UCS organizational strategy and culture and best practices. Participate as an active member of, and trusted advisor to, the Executive Team, the President, the Board, and key constituent groups. Lead through change: help shape organizational readiness for growth and implement change management strategies that provide support to staff. Provide oversight of the entire employee lifecycle and for ensuring a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture across the organization. Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the staffing needs of UCS’s strategic goals and create a fully inclusive and diverse workplace that values the contributions of all staff, supports and promotes the creation of an anti-racist workplace culture, and organizational justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion values. Develop and maintain the annual People & Culture department budget. Ensure the organization’s P&C policies, processes, and practices are clear and align with applicable laws and regulations, organizational culture, organizational policies, and JEDI values. Oversee employee relations matters, ensuring the P&C team addresses grievances in a timely and equitable manner that is in line with organizational values, policies, and procedures. Approach risk management proactively, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory matters impacting the delivery of HR services (e.g., annual sexual harassment training, 403(b) audit, EEO-1 reporting). Manage the design and administration of competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent. Drive compensation and promotion practices to ensure equity and transparency. Ensure performance management processes and team morale initiatives are consistently applied and align with organizational goals and cultural principles. Design and implement strategies to promote employee well-being and maintain a culture that aligns with organizational cultural principles. Oversee the effective and successful implementation of the collective bargaining agreement across the organization. Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting, retention, and training & development strategy to meet organizational needs and UCS’s strategic goals while creating a fully inclusive workplace The CPO is directly responsible for the People and Culture department, managers and directors across the organization, and indirectly for all employees. Qu Apply tot his job Apply To this Job